Make Ahead Pot Roast With Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Make Ahead Pot Roast With Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast; 2 tablespoons oil; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup beef broth; Cream Sauce; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Brown meat slowly on all sides in oil in Dutch oven.
2
Season generously with salt and pepper and add broth.
3
Cover and simmer for about 3 hours or until meat is very tender.
4
Remove meat from pan, let rest for 20 minutes, then slice thin.
5
Do not use pan juices.
6
For sauce, melt butter until it bubbles and browns slightly.
7
Add cream, garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
8
Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
9
Spoon half of sauce in a glass 9 x 13 baking dish.
10
Arrange meat slices overlapping in the sauce.
11
Pour the remaining sauce over the top and refrigerate until ready to serve.
12
Allow dish to set out for 30 minutes before baking.
13
Heat through at 350u00b0 for about 30 minutes.

1823

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup beef broth, and more.

Yes, Make Ahead Pot Roast With Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Make Ahead Pot Roast With Cream Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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